Cute, fun YA fantasy with a f/f romance at the heart. Nothing truly special or unique, but worth a few hours. ( )

A great continuation of the first book with all its strengths and weakness. I'd almost prefer if these were released as one book. I love these girls and their love helps fill me up and keep me going. ( )

4.5

I loved this conclusion of Ayla and Crier’s story, however some things felt a bit rushed here. I can’t help but think that it’d be better if the author had made this a trilogy instead, and explored some things in greater depth. For example, Queen Junn was a fascinating character and I wouldn’t mind learning more about her, and Varn itself. Also, while I liked how plot-oriented this book was, I was hoping for more romance. But we can’t have everything, can we. Still, the ending was very satisfying and everything I could’ve hoped for! ( )

This was disappointing so that I almost DNFED it.
The writing was disjointed and all over the place, the feelings of the characters made no sense, eg Crier immediately forgiving Ayla and Ayla with her intense longing. The plot was sloppy and confusing, the events are either random or convenient. Crier was the only good character in the book due to her development which I felt was significant. The new characters weren't a particular joy to read about and I frankly didn't care for them at all. Crier and Ayla's relationship was not as developed as I wish it was. I wish that we had Ayla and Storme bonding, trying to bond again and relearn how to be siblings, how to cope with the trauma both experienced when they were separated. The concepts from this world were cool but sadly, this book didn't develop them more.
Book 1 is definitely much better.

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I LOVED THIS ONE JUST AS MUCH AS I LOVED THSI FIRST ONE. I loved the worldbuilding, I LOVED crier, I loved ayla, i loved queer girls, I loved the questions about humanity and robots and what makes both Things true or not. Gosh gosh I can’t wait to read everything this author has ever written after this. This book hit all the spots I needed it to. ( )